The KAPPAN Congratulates Classroom Grant, a Gift to Students
“Classroom grants touch not only teachers but students’ lives and help in their education in so many ways,” said Rachel Shankles, International Vice President, South Central Region, in describing the gift that the Alpha Delta Kappa Classroom Grants bring. Candy Richardson, TX Beta Nu, used her $400 grant to purchase an iPad for use by her hearing impaired students. Cindy explained, “I did not have access to any technology for my students. Visuals are vital to their needs. My students need a picture to pair with words or even concepts. The age of the students I am working with guides the use of the iPad. I teach my students to look up unfamiliar words starting at a young age.” The iPad gave her students at Wake Village Elementary School in Texarkana, TX, instant access to an extensive collection of photos. “Thank you for awarding my students this opportunity,” Candy said in her thank you note to Rachel.
Making A Better World Initiative Top Five Named
South Carolina Member Receives Powers Award
Christine Phillips, SC Alpha Beta, is the recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Linda Powers Global Team Outstanding Leadership Award for 2021. She received the award in January at the AΔK Celebration and the 2022 The Longest Day (TLD Kickoff. Christine is the captain of the SC Together We Can AΔK global team and is the Southeast Region Altruistic Chairman. The newly created award is given in memory of Linda Powers who, working with the American Contract Bridge League, has been a tireless fundraiser for The Longest Day. Nominations and selections are by TLD Advisory Council. Christine said, “I am humbled, surprised and honored to receive this award and can only accept on behalf of each individual sister across the state of South Carolina who, as a member of Together We Can, gives generously year after year and embraces the battle to end Alzheimer’s.”
The top five 2022 Making a Better World Initiative submissions were recently announced by the World Understanding Committee. The chapters and their projects are: LA Beta Eta, Sustainable Farming in Honduras; MI Alpha Kappa, Nepal Schools Project; WV Eta, Friends of Fort Liberte Jerusalem Baptist Church School; VA Lambda, World Understanding Book Club; OH Sigma, Different Colours, Different Cultures, One World. The Initiative is an annual recognition of outstanding programs, projects and activities that make a significant contribution to cross-cultural learning and relationships, and increases awareness and involvement in global issues. Submissions include a 250 word or less summary of the program, project or activity, stating the objectives, outcomes, benefits and sustainability of the initiative and are adjudicated by the World Understanding Committee. Each participant receives a certificate of commendation. The top five submissions may be featured in workshops at Alpha Delta Kappa conferences and conventions. K A P PA N • J U N E 2 0 2 2
Lisa Carter, FL Gamma Tau, was selected by the Volusia School Counselor Association as one of their outstanding school counselors. She has served as chapter treasurer for two years, has been active in the chapter food drive, and helps in the local homeless shelter .
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